Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 31:40-42 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

40. The effects of inebriation are a stumbling block to the imprudent, diminishing strength and causing wounds.

41. You should not argue with your neighbor during a banquet of wine. And you should not spurn him in his cheerfulness.

42. You should not speak words of reproach to him. And you should not press him with repeated requests.